"The Inner Light" - Music from Star Trek TNG, composed by Jay Chattaway.

"Lessons" version here: https://youtu.be/KFGLsXnwTY4

When my father passed away in 2001, I was the one who chose the music. When I said I want to use something from Star Trek, the rest of the family thought I was nuts. But they soon learned......a gorgeous piece of music. Not a dry eye in the house. RIP Dad.

My late partner was a Trekkie who introduced me to 'Next Generation'. When he passed away a few years ago, he was dressed in his yellow science officer's uniform for the viewing. I recently worked up the courage to rewatch 'Next Generation' over the past few months and watching this episode and hearing this tune absolutely crushes me but it also helps me remember my time with him and how we sat on the couch together and he would always point out the little details because he had watched the series so many times. I miss you Sam, and I love you now and forever.

"The rest of us have been gone a thousand years. If you remember what we were, and how we lived, then we'll have found life again. Now we live in you. Tell them of us, my darling." The absolute finest episode ever produced under the Star Trek name. Hands down. Without a doubt.

I've actually met Patrick Stewart and during his Q&A of course the question of "what is your favorite TNG episode" came up. Patrick said without even pausing, "The Inner Light" and explained he was able to put a lot of emotion into it and to this day he still loves it. Patrick is one of the funniest and nicest guys I've had the honor of meeting.

"Seize the time, Meribor. Live now. Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again."

This episode transcended its genre. It wasn't just a great Star Trek episode it was a amazing hour of television at its very best. I dare anyone to make an hour of television that can produce so much sincere emotion, wistfulness and optimism as this episode. The last moments of this episode when Picard holds that flute so dearly to his heart conveyed more emotion than most television series produce in their whole run. Just like this song, breathtaking,

"It's a new ship - but she's got the right name. Now you remember that, you hear?" "You treat her like a lady, and she'll always bring you home"

R.I.P Leonard R.I.P. Scotty R.I.P. Spock R.I.P. Eugene Roddenberry

It is both sad and comforting that so many of us come back to this piece of music when one of the cast members passes away. Today, I'm here for Anton Yelchin. May he rest in piece.

The end scene where Picard had that moment where he held the flute.....one of the best ever.

"Remember to put your shoes away." :,,(

There is never a time I watch this episode that I don't bawl like a baby.  That whole idea that though they were gone a thousand years, they would always be remembered.  This was their song, and as long as it was passed down through the ages, those people would never be forgotten.  Ah...just writing it now makes me tear up.  That's all that I can say.

My daughter walked down the aisle on her wedding day to the long version of " The Inner Light". Everyone loved it. . . Including her weeping, happy mother!❤️

That moment of solitude……. When Picard stares off to space and clutches that flute. How it’s tittered to his past…… a past thats not really his own ….yet it is …..My God how touching and powerful that moment is……. One of the best moments on TV….. no words were needed…… to know what he was feeling. 😢

I lost my father over 5 months ago after he fought pancreatic cancer for over a year. On the night of his passing, I played this song in honor of his memory. I was all along that night, but I wanted this to play throughout the house, regardless. My father and I were huge fans of Star Trek and science fiction, in general, and he did enjoy "Inner Light," so I thought this was a fitting way to say goodbye to him. He was not only a great father, he was my best friend and I will miss him for the rest of my life. R.I.P., Dad. 1952-2023.

My father passed away today 2/8/22 at age 79, may him and my mother unite among the stars, live long and prosper.

My husband and I both love this piece. And now it will be played at his funeral in 4 days time.

For all who says that Star Trek is only a SiFi show........it is much much more. 👍

I am not crying. Somebody cut onions.